Tips for graduating seniors on their way to college
Posted on 31. May, 2009 by kchristieh in education
Here are some of the best tips I’ve seen for graduating seniors, along with favorite excerpts from each:
- 10 Things Students Need to Know About College But Don’t
“Two thirds of the work is done at home.” - The 15 Habits of Top College Students
“Don’t kid themselves. For instance, when you think you’re studying but you’re really tweeting about how you barely survived your bonfire-jumping last night. Or when you’re alternating between reading the E-article and checking out your friend’s Facebook page every eight seconds or so.” - Top 10 Things You’ll Discover at College
“No one tells you what to do. Gone are teachers who will remind you umpteen times to do your homework and be ready for the Civil War test next Friday. Now you’re on your own.” - What You’ll Wish You’d Known
“But if you’re trying to choose between two theories and one gives you an excuse for being lazy, the other one is probably right.”
My poor kids. I send them stuff like this all the time. I even have reminders to send it to them when they graduate high school and the month before they enter college. If only I could be guaranteed they’d read it and take it to heart.
#11 Don’t assume you’ll be able to afford college or be able to graduate in 4 years.
btw, KcH: I’m gonna give this post of tips to my friend. She is graduating from LaCan-Flint Prep tomorrow, then it’s eastward to a well known university in the fall.